The purpose of the University System is to establish a sound program of personnel
administration for the Illinois Community College Board, Southern Illinois University,
Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University,
Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University,
Western Illinois University, University of Illinois, State Universities Civil Service
System, State Universities Retirement System, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission,
and the Board of Higher Education. All certificates, appointments and promotions
to positions in these agencies and institutions shall be made solely on the basis
of merit and fitness, to be ascertained by examination, except as specified in Section
36e.